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29 Cards in this Set
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Nutrient(s) that help build and repair body tissue
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Proteins
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Over or under nurished
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Malnutrition
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What vitamin or mineral help prevent Osteoporosis
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Calcium and vitamin D, magnesium, and fluoride
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What blood test done to identify kidney failure
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BUN test
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Nutrient deficency that displays lesions at the mouth
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Riboflavin
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Obesity increases risk of...?
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hypertension, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, foot problems, certain cancers, and even personality disorders
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Most common deficiency in the US
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Iron
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What test measures protein
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Albumin Level
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What test measures pernesious enemia
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HCB, HCT
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What test indicates iron carrying protein
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Transferrin Level
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Storage name for Carbs
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Glycogen
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What carbs have to become before they can be used
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Glucose
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What hormone controls glucose metabolism
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Insulin
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What high blood glucose is called
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Hyperglycemia
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What provide major sourse of energy for the body
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Carbohydrates
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Simplest form of carbohydrate
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Monosaccharides
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Examples of Polysacerides
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Starch, Dextrins, Glycogen, Cellulose
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When blood glucose becomes to high
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Hyperglycemia
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What waste products are produced in carbohydrate metabolism
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Carbon dioxide and water
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What surgars forment to produce alcohol
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Maltose/Disaccharides
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All of the functions of fat in the body
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Povide energy
Carry fat-soluble vitamins Supply essential fatty acids Protect and support organs and bones Insulate from cold Provide satiety to meals |
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Help lower the risk of heart disease
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Omega-3 fatty acids
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Found in fish oils
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Omega-3 fatty acids
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Product that will sythesize bial, sex hormones, and vitamin D
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Cholesterol
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Where fat is digested at
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Small intestine
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How fats are transported through the body
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Lipoproteins
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How HDL (high-density lipoproteins) are increased in the blood
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Exercising, maintaining a desirable weight, and giving up smoking
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How fatty acids are broken down in cells
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Metabolism
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Why using fat alternatives can cause health concerns
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Does not provide fat, vitamins, inerals, protiens, and carbohydrates
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